Landing in Dar es Salaam? Let Kwetu keep you connected.
Dar es Salaam eSIM — powered by our Tanzania data plans. Plans from $7.61.
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Tanzania’s commercial capital is usually the gateway before Zanzibar or a safari circuit, and one Tanzania eSIM covers all of it, so there’s no need to buy a second one once you reach the islands.
Install before you fly, and connect the moment you land at JNIA, with maps, rideshare, and mobile money all working from the jet bridge onward.
One clear upfront price instead of a roaming bill that only adds up after the trip.
Dar es Salaam itself is a working port city more than a tourist stop, so a lot of your time there tends to be practical: getting from the airport to your hotel, sorting a ferry ticket, or confirming a connecting flight. Having data ready from the moment you land makes that first stretch a lot less stressful, especially if you’re only passing through for a night before heading on.
If Zanzibar is next on the itinerary, the same eSIM and the same Tanzania data plan travel with you across the water, so there’s no need to hunt for a SIM vendor at the ferry terminal or the airport in Stone Town. It’s one less thing to sort out on an island where you’d rather be settling into your first afternoon.
For those continuing on to a safari circuit through the northern parks or down toward Selous, it’s worth having your data plan sized for the whole trip rather than just the days in Dar, since signal on safari can be limited to lodges and the odd stretch of road, and you’ll want data ready whenever it appears.
Choose your data plan
Crossing into Kenya or Uganda later in your trip? Our multi-country bundles below cover the region on one plan.
Regional Bundles
These multi-country plans also cover Tanzania — great if you're travelling beyond one destination.
Good to know about your Tanzania eSIM
- Kwetu offers 27 data plans for Tanzania, so you can match your plan to your trip length and data needs.
- Prices range from $7.61 to $345.53, depending on how much data and how many days you need.
- Plan validity ranges from 1 to 30 days.
- You'll connect via Airtel Tanzania while in Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions about your Dar es Salaam eSIM
After purchase, you'll get a QR code by email and in the app. Scan it to install the eSIM, then turn it on when you land in Dar es Salaam — no store visit or physical SIM swap needed.
Your plan activates the moment your eSIM connects to a supported network in Dar es Salaam, not the moment you buy it — so you can install it in advance and it won't start counting down until you actually arrive.
No. Kwetu eSIMs don't require local SIM registration or ID checks — just install the eSIM and connect.
Yes. Once your eSIM is active, you can buy a top-up directly from the My eSIMs page in the app or on the web, without buying a whole new eSIM.
The largest plan is 100 GB for $276.71, valid for 30 days — good if you're a heavy data user or staying in Dar es Salaam for a while.
This specific plan covers Dar es Salaam only, but if you're visiting other countries too, check the regional bundles on this page that include Dar es Salaam.
Your Dar es Salaam eSIM connects via Airtel Tanzania, giving you reliable data throughout your trip.
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later and most recent Android flagships. Check your phone's Settings under Mobile/Cellular Data for an "Add eSIM" option to confirm.
Use the calculator above — tell us your trip length and how you'll use data, and we'll recommend a plan.